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    "id": 774217,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/774217/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Seneta",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mary Yiane Senata",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 46 (2) (b), I rise to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the use and management of riparian areas in Kenya. In the Statement, the Chairperson should state: (1) Whether he is aware that over the years, riparian areas in Kenya have been put under pressure due to residential developments, cottages, farm buildings, golf courses, commercial buildings, roads, sand and gravel harvesting, agriculture and industrial activities. (2) Whether there is a proper legal policy and institutional framework canvassing the interest of Government and riparian stakeholders in the use and management of the riparian areas. (3) Whether he is aware that the law relating to riparian zones protection is contained in several pieces of legislation thereby presenting a problem of overlapping mandates and lack of coordination in enforcement. (4) What reforms are necessary in the legal and policy regulatory framework to foster riparian zones protection zones in Kenya. Thank you."
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